Braised Chuck Roast Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chuck Roast

   Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

2. 2

   Sear the Meat

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the roast and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté Vegetables

   In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

4. 4

   Add Liquid and Roast

   Return the roast to the pot. Add beef broth, tomato paste, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender.

5. 5

   Make Polenta

   In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta, reduce the heat, and cook according to package instructions until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and butter.

6. 6

   Prepare Tomato Gravy

   In a saucepan, heat tomato sauce over medium heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove the roast from the pot, slice, and serve over polenta. Top with tomato gravy and drizzle with salsa verde. Garnish with fresh parsley.